Nagoya: Castle Visit and a Hands-On Folding Fan Experience
ID: GYG898956-1410293
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Explore Nagoya Castle on a personally guided tour and enjoy a hands-on experience crafting a traditional folding fan. Select your favorite designs, and create a one-of-a-kind souvenir to take home.
Experience the best of Nagoya with a tour that combines Nagoya Castle, local culinary delights, and a hands-on fan-making. Start by exploring the historic Nagoya Castle, a symbol of the city’s samurai heritage, and savor Nagoya delicacies at Kinshachi-Yokocho district. Next, visit a renowned fan-maker with over 110 years of expertise, where you’ll craft your own Japanese fan alongside skilled artisans, creating a one-of-a-kind piece to take home in a beautiful case.
After meeting with the guide in your hotel you are staying, visit Nagoya Castle and explore Honmaru Palace, main keep, Ninomaru Gardens, and traditional tea house where you can have authentic matcha and confections.
Have lunch at the restaurant where offers a variety of Nagoya delicacies. Stroll through Kinshachi Yokocho area, which offers various types of well-known Nagoya delicacies. You can even try sake-tasting of 3 kinds with 500yen.
Get a behind-the-scenes look at the art of Japanese fan-making with an engaging video demonstration by a skilled craftsman, where centuries-old techniques are brought to life, giving you a deeper understanding of this beautiful craft.
Next, select from a variety of exquisite patterns for your folding fan, allowing you to personalize your creation. With guidance from professional staff, you’ll craft your own fan step by step, resulting in a truly one-of-a-kind piece.
Finally, take home your unique folding fan as a memorable souvenir—a perfect keepsake from your hands-on cultural experience in Japan.
Highlights
- Visit the historic Nagoya Castle, a symbol of the city’s samurai heritage
- Immerse yourself in Japanese history by listening to renowned fan shop owner
- Craft your own Japanese fan with skilled artisan, creating a one-of-a-kind piece
- Savor local specialties at Kinshachi Yokocho, right by Nagoya Castle!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there will be a moderate amount of walking.
The fan-making workshop is an unique opportunity to engage with traditional Japanese culture.
Be prepared for weather changes; bring an umbrella or raincoat if necessary.
Keep personal belongings secure, especially in crowded areas.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Professional Guide Interpreter
- Transportation fees
- Entrance fees
- Fan-making workshop
- Your original fan and its case
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
